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Mitchells Plain has second highest drug-related crime in the country
Mitchells Plain drops to second nationally for drug crime as Q4 stats reveal serious crime falling, despite South Africa’s high murder rates.
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Sanlam Cape Town Marathon: New record Africa’s fastest yet
The 2026 Sanlam Cape Town marathon delivers history: Esa runs Africa’s fastest marathon, an all-Ethiopian women’s podium, and Kipchoge’s African debut.
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Western Cape premier thanks NSRI volunteers for flood response
Premier Alan Winde visited the NSRI Volunteer Support Centre to thank crews who rescued dozens of flood-stranded residents across the Western Cape.
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Skateboarder nears end of Africa odyssey with Cape Town in sight
After months of rough roads, angry cows and visa crises, Jason Vanporppal is 265 km from completing his skateboard journey across Africa.
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‘City has impounding facilities – working to find more space’ – JP Smith
The City of Cape Town is ready for the roll-out of the new traffic regulations, which are expected to come into effect soon,
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Western Cape has among the highest murder rates in SA
South Africa’s Q4 2026 crime stats show serious crime is down nationally, but 58 murders per day still make safety far from guaranteed.
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Sapoa welcomes Cape Town’s decision not to appeal tariff ruling — and now comes for legal costs
Sapoa has welcomed the City of Cape Town’s decision not to appeal the High Court’s tariff ruling, while confirming it will now move to recover the legal costs.
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Cape Town housing committee visits Greenville housing project
The City of Cape Town’s human settlements portfolio committee conducted an oversight visit to Phase 5 of the Greenville housing development.
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Cape Town’s ‘Copperheads’ makes 88 arrests and closes 136 dealers in ten-month crackdown
Cape Town’s Metal Theft Unit has recovered more than a kilometre of stolen cable and seized over 800 kilograms of stolen metal in ten months
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Devastating Cape storms cause rare surge in dam levels
Cape Town’s dam levels surged to 70.8% after rare May 2026 storms, ending early drought caution. Residents urged to keep saving water.
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